The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the receipt and subsequent release of six vigilante members earlier arrested by personnel of the Nigerian Army in Edo State.
According to a press statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the vigilante members were received by the Command on Wednesday, 31 December 2025. The individuals were initially arrested along the Auchi–Ikpeshi Road in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State while travelling in a vehicle belonging to Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State.
SP Ejire-Adeyemi explained that the vigilantes were formally handed over to the Kwara State Police Command by the Brigade Commander, 22 Armoured Brigade, Sobi Barracks, Ilorin, Brigadier General N. N. Rume, for investigation and profiling.
She noted that following a thorough investigation, the Police established that the individuals are genuine members of a vigilante group operating in collaboration with recognised security agencies as part of ongoing efforts to combat banditry and other criminal activities.
“Having been cleared of any criminal wrongdoing, the vigilante members were consequently released to their respective leaders,” the statement said.
The Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, CP Ojo Adekimi, psc, mnips, reiterated the Command’s commitment to effective collaboration among security agencies and community-based security outfits. He also urged all such groups to operate strictly within the confines of the law.
The Police assured members of the public that the Command remains resolute in its responsibility to ensure the safety and security of all residents of Kwara State.
